Doha to Host GCC Digital Security Forum in February 2014

Doha, December 21 (QNA) - Doha will host the GCC Digital Security Forum on the 4th and 5th of February 2014, under the patronage of the HE Minister of Information and Communications Technology Dr. Hessa Al Jaber. The Forum is being organized by MEEZA in cooperation with Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal Group The Forum features prominent speakers, including ministers, top professionals and experts from international organizations and regulatory entities and unions, leaders from the public and private sectors and digital security officials from vital sectors such as the infrastructure, telecommunications, and banking and financial markets, in addition to solutions and services providers in the field of digital security. Overall, it is expected to attract more than 400 participants from 15 countries. It focuses on digital security and its impact on various economic sectors and the role of governments in the development of digital security systems within institutions and companies, in addition to laws and enforcements needed to prevent and fight digital crimes, new trends and solutions for digital threats, and prospects of cooperation between countries in the region and between governments and the private sector to enhance the protection of vital sectors and institutions, and provide a safe environment to promote the Internet Economy, e-commerce and e-services in the Gulf region. On this occasion, HE Dr. Hessa Al-Jaber said: "Organizing such forums highlights the importance of the issue of digital security and its associated technological expansions, as the technological development of information systems and networks are accompanied by some negative phenomena, depicted in cyber crimes, which began to take multiple forms and shapes, and involve significant threats against individuals and institutions; We need to spread constant awareness of all that's happening within the field of digital security and constantly explore means of defense and protection; and further develop digital security systems within institutions and companies, as well as legislation and related laws" Dr. Al-Jaber added: "It is our pleasure to work with MEEZA on the organization of this key event in the Gulf region in view of the important and efficient role carried out by this company in the field of information security and protection, and its broad expertise in this area. We are confident that the Forum will provide a positive contribution towards raising awareness and the exchange of experience and solution-finding in the field of digital security, especially since it brings together all the stakeholders at the state level and the Gulf countries at large". MEEZA 's Chairman Rashid Al Naimi in turn said: " I would like to extend our gratitude to HE Dr. Al Jaber for supporting this regional event with the hope that it would become an event of reference in this field and to contribute effectively in raising awareness and promoting protection culture in our institutions, and provide a safe environment for the digital economy in Qatar and the Gulf countries." Al Naimi then added: " MEEZA enjoys a leading position at the level of digital security at an exceptional phase in the region and the world. The company has all the necessary capabilities to lead the maturing process in the area of digital security, not only on the technology front, but also from the perspective of future decisive policies and strategies to determine our ability to protect our economic sectors and make them stronger and more resilient". Al Naimi went on to say: "The Forum is an opportunity for every ICT user within companies, institutions and local, regional and international organizations. It goes along with the "Qatar National Vision 2030", which focuses on raising economic and social development to new levels and the unique competitive capacities that we must achieve in order to reinforce and develop our role, and to have a prominent place at the Gulf and international levels. Such a vision does not focus on the economic aspect only, but also includes the human dimension, as it considers the citizen as the main development target around which all policies are centered".(QNA)